Latest on Michell Robinson’s ankle injury

Mitchell Robinson could miss a few games with ankle injury

New York Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson suffered a sprained ankle during Wednesday night’s preseason win over the Brooklyn Nets.

After the game Robinson didn’t make it sound like his injury was serious.

“It’s good — just a little tweak,’’ Robinson said, via the NY Post. “I’m definitely going to be playing Friday. It ain’t nothing serious at all. I sprained this one before in summer league.”

Knicks’ head coach David Fizdale on the other hand sounded different when talking about Robinson’s ankle by saying that it “is not terribly bad, but I think he got a pretty good sprain.’’

Robinson claims he could have gone back into the game.

“I can walk — they just want me to be safe,’’ said Robinson, who did have a limp while walking around the locker room, according to The Post.

Prior to injuring his ankle, Robinson managed two points and two rebounds in 10 minutes of play.

My guess is that Robinson will not play in the Knicks first home preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.

I could see him coming back in time for next Friday’s preseason game against the Nets. I also don’t think he’s going to be a go for Monday’s game against the Washington Wizards. I’m sure Markieff Morris will be sad if Robinson doesn’t play.

Other than Luke Kornet, Robinson is the Knicks only other center aside from Enes Kanter. You could argue they need to rest Robinson for the regular season.